Swansea push West Ham in race for Liverpool youngster Jonjo Shelvey

LIVERPOOL youngster Jonjo Shelvey could be on his way out of Anfield this summer - as Swansea became the frontrunners to secure his signature.

Swansea could be set to sign West Ham target Jonjo Shelvey from Liverpool this summer

Shelvey was waiting to see if interest materialised from West Ham before calling time on his Liverpool career, but he could join Swansea instead after Michael Laudrup registered his interest in the 21-year-old.

Both Norwich and Stoke have been linked with Shelvey in recent months, who is set to be allowed to leave the Reds for around £5million.

With Brendan Rodgers bringing Kolo Toure, Luis Alberto, Iago Aspas and Simon Mignolet to Merseyside so far this summer - costing over £20m - the Northern Irishman may look to offload some members of his squad, including former Charlton midfielder Shelvey.